| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1698
Appeal against conscription of: Luke Oliver Horner
Age: 26
Address: Elm House Cottages, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Kendrew, employer
Summary of case: He is indispensable to the farm which has 366 acres of farm with 10 working horses and 120 cattle and 200 sheep. This is the only man I have who is eligible for the army. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/753]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |